Carol Bohmer Libri

The book offers a comprehensive exploration of the asylum application process in the United States and Great Britain, featuring personal narratives from asylum seekers alongside insights from legal professionals and advocates. It delves into the challenges and complexities faced by applicants, providing a human perspective on the legal and bureaucratic hurdles involved in seeking refuge. Through these accounts, readers gain a deeper understanding of the emotional and practical implications of seeking asylum in these two countries.

The book delves into the troubling phenomenon where women seeking professional help become victims of sexual exploitation by those in power. It highlights the lack of public attention and social movement surrounding this issue, contrasting it with more recognized problems like rape and domestic violence. Bohmer provides a thorough analysis of how this issue is socially constructed and examines the responses from individuals, groups, and institutions, including legal frameworks. The narrative explores the unique historical context that has hindered effective advocacy and reform.

This book explores the legitimacy of political asylum applications in the US and UK through an examination of the varieties of evidence, narratives, and documentation with which they are assessed.